Notes: Also played basketball as a prep. On the football field, was a detached tight end in a spread offense (caught 58 passes and scored 17 total touchdowns as a senior). Also played defensive end. As a true freshman in 2007, played in 11 games and recorded 12 receptions for 151 yards (12.6-yard average) and zero touchdowns. Did not play against South Carolina State (knee). The blocking complement to Titans '09 third-rounder Jared Cook in '08, Saunders started 3-of-13 games and caught 16-214-3 (13.4). Started 10-of-12 games in which he played in '09, catching 32-353-3 (11.0). Was bothered by a sprained ankle in October - did not play against Kentucky and did not start against Vanderbilt or Tennessee (gave way to three-receiver set). Stopped attending meetings with intention of going pro before returning to team, and was suspended for missing meetings following the season. Was investigated by the NCAA in July 2010 about alleged impermissible dealings with a sports agent. Was suspended in August for lying to coaches, and dismissed from the team in September. Suffered a stress fracture in his left foot while working out at the Combine.

Positives: Outstanding size and body mass. Has soft hands, vines for arms and a very wide catching radius to pluck the ball far outside his frame and make fingertip grabs. Clean catcher. Good balance to take a hit and withstand contact.

Negatives: Very undisciplined and immature - has not yet figured out what it means to work and may never. Body looks like it has not seen a weight room - very doughy and fleshy-bodied. Weight has fluctuated and pushed nearly 300 pounds. Has a sense of entitlement and an inflated opinion of his ability. Does not play to his size. Drifts in his routes and looks lost. Marginal career production. Was infrequently used as a blocker in a spread offense, ran very simple routes and will struggle to adapt to the sophistication of the NFL game. Lacks mental and physical toughness.

Summary: Undisciplined, high-ego, high-maintenance big man who lacks the professionalism, passion for the game and the drive needed to succeed in the NFL. Could be out of the league as fast as he arrives if he does not wake up and realize selfishness and excuses will take him nowhere fast. Lived in the doghouse of coaches, was kicked off the team and already has been eliminated from many draft boards.